In addition, we also distribute specialized MLS searches to keep investors abreast of all the new REO, short sale, expired, or price reductions on MLS listings.If any of you would like to be added to our mailing lists... just ask, and provide the e-mail address you would like to use.John RogersFloridatrustrealty.com

Hello, thank you for some sound advise. I'm recently divorced and trying to rebuild my personal and financial life. I need to payoff my credit card debt as it holds the key for me to be able to invest in RE. I'm finan...

I think that this is the optimal route in terms of return on time invested and risk reduction via diversification.I do think however that if you are willing to dedicate yourself 100% to being the sponsor then you will make more money, at the expense of time and with more concentrated risk.In summary, being the sponsor is the best option for the few and being a LP investor is likely the best outcome for the many.For full disclosure I run a company that helps LP investors find the best sponsors in a given asset class or geography.

If you complete the project spending less than anticipated, the remaining figure is applied toward a principal reduction which lowers your loan amount. 

Dieters are looking for a "magic pill" that takes the weight off while they sleep and do not have to change their eating habits or do any exercise.

As the seller, if you aren't as versed in market activity like alot of you investors, listing book is a great tool, mainly because it gives you the up to the minute status on activity in the immediate area where their homes are listed and they're more receptive to a price reduction based on what they're seeing.

Reduction in taxes by converting current personal expenses into actual tax deductions.I've been around long enough to see the benefits/destruction of inflation.

They could also cause a reduction in coverage (ie. pollution coverage being excluded with the Tank, or Animal Liability being excluded with the restricted dog) It may be a good idea to discuss it with an Independent agent (they represent multiple insurace companies not just one) that writes coverage in that market

If principal reduction is involved in the investment then it becomes an additional bonus for investors.

And some will go to as low as 2 times - usually when all utilities are included in the rent, so that the tenant does not have to pay those utility bills separately.I use 3 times, and will go to 2.5 times under certain circumstances, such as: low or no monthly debt payments, or previously the tenant had paid that much rent with former landlord and has not had an income reduction.